JONES-HAMILTON APPOINTS BRIAN BROOKS AS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

WALBRIDGE, Ohio -- Jones-Hamilton Co., an employee-owned manufacturer of chemical products, announces Brian Brooks has been named Chief Financial Officer.

As Chief Financial Officer, Brooks is responsible for overseeing all financial activities for Jones-Hamilton. In addition, Brooks oversees day-to-day operations within the Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology and Customer Service groups. Brooks reports to Bob James, Jones-Hamilton President & CEO.

“Brian Brooks has strong experience that will be a tremendous asset to him in his new role as CFO,” said Bernard Murphy, Executive Vice President, Jones-Hamilton. “We’re excited to welcome him as part of the Jones-Hamilton family.”

Prior to Jones-Hamilton, Brooks was Chief Financial Officer at Armstrong Mechanical Services in Toledo, e-Ledger.com of Toledo, and Interface Systems of Ann Arbor. He began his career at the Toledo office of Ernst & Young.

Brooks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Toledo. He and his family currently reside in Monclova Township, Ohio.

About Jones-Hamilton

Jones-Hamilton Co. produces chemical products that are used to balance pH in food, household and agricultural products as well as to enhance water and air quality.
Founded in 1951, Jones-Hamilton has its manufacturing facility in Walbridge, Ohio. The facility will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2006.